The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is responsible for regulating and enforcing federal laws related to firearms, explosives, arson, and alcohol and tobacco trafficking. To carry out these responsibilities, the ATF uses a variety of forms to collect information from individuals and businesses. In this list, we provide a comprehensive overview of 50 popular ATF forms, including their purpose, important fields, parties involved, and application examples.
- Form ATF 3310.4 - Report of Multiple Sale or Other Disposition of Pistols and Revolvers
- Form ATF 3310.11 - Federal Firearms Licensee Theft/Loss Report
- Form ATF 3310.12 - Report of Multiple Sale or Other Disposition of Certain Rifles
- Form ATF 3311.4 - Application for Alternate Means of Identification of Firearm(s) (Marking Variance)
- Form ATF 3400.1 - Federal Explosives License/Permit Application
- Form ATF 1 - Application to Make and Register a Firearm (ATF Form 5320.1)
- Form ATF 2 - Notice of Firearms Manufactured or Imported (ATF Form 5320.2)
- Form ATF 3 - Application for Tax-Exempt Transfer of Firearm and Registration to Special Occupational Taxpayer NFA (ATF Form 5320.3)
- Form ATF 4 - Application for Tax Paid Transfer and Registration of Firearm (ATF Form 5320.4)
- Form ATF 5 - Application for Tax Exempt Transfer and Registration of Firearm (ATF Form 5320.5)
- Form ATF 7 - Application for License (FFL) - Firearms and Explosives (Form 5310.12/5310.16)
- Form ATF 8 - Federal Firearms Licensee Renewal Application
- Form ATF 9 - Application and Permit for Permanent Exportation of Firearms
- Form ATF 10 - Application for Registration of Firearms Acquired by Certain Governmental Entities
- Form ATF 11 - Importation, Receipt and Release of Firearms and Ammunition - Customs and Border Protection
- Form ATF 12 - Registration of Firearms Acquired by Certain Governmental Entities
- Form ATF 5300.9 - 4473 - Firearms Transaction Record
- Form ATF 5320.1 - Application to Make and Register a Firearm *
- Form ATF 5320.20 - Application to Transport NFA Firearms
- Form ATF 5320.23 - National Firearms Act (NFA) Responsible Person Questionnaire
- Form ATF 5330.20 - Certification of Compliance with 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(5)(B)
- Form ATF 5330.3A - 6 - Part I - Application and Permit for Importation of Firearms, Ammunition and Implements of War
- Form ATF 5400.5 - Report of Theft or Loss-Explosive Materials
- Form ATF 5630.7 - Application for National Firearms Act (NFA) Action
- Form ATF 5630.9 - Firearms Transaction Record Continuation Sheet
- Form ATF 5630.11 - Annual Firearms Manufacturing and Exportation Report (AFMER)
- Form ATF 5630.14 - Annual Firearms Disposition and Acquisition Report (AFDAR)
- Form ATF 5400.13/16 - Intrastate Purchase of Ammunition
- Form ATF 5400.28 - Exportation of Firearms
- Form ATF 5630.5 - Firearms Transaction Record - Over-the-Counter
- Form ATF 5630.6 - Firearms Transaction Record - Non-Over-the-Counter
- Form ATF 5630.7L - Application for Federal Firearms License (Collector of Curios and Relics)
- Form ATF 5630.8 - Personal Firearms Eligibility Check Application
- Form ATF 5630.9A - Firearms Transaction Record Continuation Sheet (For Question 19)
- Form ATF 5630.10 - Annual Firearms Manufacturing and Exportation Report (AFMER) - Personalized Firearms
- Form ATF 5630.12 - Firearms Transaction Record - Over-the-Counter (Spanish)
- Form ATF 5630.13 - Firearms Transaction Record - Non-Over-the-Counter (Spanish)
- Form ATF 5630.16 - Personal Firearms Eligibility Check Application - Spanish
- Form ATF 5630.20 - Application for Explosives License or Permit
- Form ATF 5630.21 - Application for Explosives License or Permit - Responsible Person Questionnaire
- Form ATF 5630.23 - Application for Special Tax Stamp - National Firearms Act (NFA)
- Form ATF 5630.24 - National Firearms Act (NFA) Responsible Person Questionnaire
- Form ATF 5630.25 - National Firearms Act (NFA) Responsible Person Questionnaire Supplement
- Form ATF 5630.26 - National Firearms Act (NFA) Responsible Person Questionnaire Continuation Sheet
- Form ATF 5630.29 - Application for Restoration of Explosives Privileges
- Form ATF 5630.30 - Application for User Limited Permit - Explosives
- Form ATF 5630.31 - Application for User Limited Permit - Explosives - Responsible Person Questionnaire
- Form ATF 5630.4 - Application for License (FFL) - Collector of Curios and Relics
- Form ATF 5630.5A - Firearms Transaction Record - Over-the-Counter (For Question 19)
- Form ATF 5630.6A - Firearms Transaction Record - Non-Over-the-Counter (For Question 19)
- Form ATF 5630.7A - Application for Federal Firearms License (Manufacturer or Importer of Firearms)
- Form ATF 5630.7B - Application for Federal Firearms License (Dealer in Firearms Other Than Destructive Devices)
- Form ATF 5630.7C - Application for Federal Firearms License (Pawnbroker)
- Form ATF 5630.7D - Application for Federal Firearms License (Collector of Curios and Relics)
- Form ATF 5630.7E - Application for Federal Firearms License (Importer of Firearms Other Than Destructive Devices)
- Form ATF 5630.7F - Application for Federal Firearms License (Manufacturer of Ammunition for Firearms)
- Form ATF 5630.7G - Application for Federal Firearms License (Dealer in Destructive Devices)
Whether you are a firearms dealer, manufacturer, importer, or individual looking to purchase or transfer firearms, the ATF forms play a crucial role in complying with federal laws and regulations. By understanding the purpose and requirements of each form, you can ensure that your applications are complete and accurate, and that you are maintaining proper documentation and records. While this list is not exhaustive, it provides a useful starting point for anyone seeking to navigate the complex world of ATF regulations and forms.